Pink-mouth hydroid [Ectopleura crocea]
Description
The Pink-mouth hydroid, or Ectopleura crocea, is a species of cnidarian in the family Tubulariidae. These marine organisms have a unique life cycle, existing as both solitary individuals and as a part of colonial formations. They are found in a variety of habitats, including rocky shores, reefs, and seagrass beds, often attaching themselves to hard substrates. Pink-mouth hydroids are characterized by their pinkish mouths, which are surrounded by a ring of tentacles.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
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| Order |
Leptothecata
Leptothecata
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| Family |
Tube-dwelling hydroids
Tubulariidae
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| Genus |
Ectopleura
Ectopleura
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